Tag: Revolution

“The American Crisis 13” by Thomas Paine (April 1783) “The times that tried men’s souls, are over and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished.” It’s very strange to go from the danger & tumult of war to the safety & tranquility of peace Let’s reflect on the transition… Read more “The American Crisis 13” by Thomas Paine (April 1783)

“The American Crisis 1” by Thomas Paine (December 1776) “These are the times that try men’s souls…” The summer soldier & sunshine patriot won’t be doing too much now but those who continue to fight this winter are the real heroes Tyranny isn’t easy to shove off but it’ll be worth it in the end… Read more “The American Crisis 1” by Thomas Paine (December 1776)

“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine (1776) Chapter 1 – Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English Constitution Society produced by our wants, promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections. encourages intercourse, a patron & a blessing Government produced by wickedness, promotes our happiness negatively by restraining… Read more “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine (1776)

“Manifesto of the Communist Party” – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Introduction Communism is coming. All of the old powers of Europe right and left to stop it This is an acknowledgement that Communism is a force to be reckoned with Communists need to stop hiding and make themselves be heard Chapter 1 – Bourgeois… Read more “Manifesto of the Communist Party” – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels